wowwwwwww!!!!!! Each bite had us dancing in our seats and looking like at each other…read more This dining experience was unmatched. The ambiance was so authentic, cozy, and filled with delicious smells!! We wanted to taste as many dishes as we could and every one was a hit. The ramen with shiitake mushrooms was to die for!!!! I could have eaten an entire bowl of the shrooms alone and the broth was soooo amazing ‍ The beef skewer was absolutely insane- I have never had a flavor quite like it I will probably never stop thinking about it If you're in Ojai, absolutely come in for dinner!!!!

So delicious & fresh it nearly brought a tear to my eye…read more We tried the pork belly skewer, yaki onigiri, calamari, rainbow roll, & bluefin tuna maki. All were absolutely spectacular, & the bluefin was melt-in-your-mouth buttery. Dishes were so perfectly flavored & constructed, & even the tabletop soy sauce was uniquely special. It has an intimate dining room, so get there early or plan to wait for a little (it will be worth it). The staff is very friendly & attentive. Already trying to figure out when we can make the trek back to Ojai just to visit this restaurant again.

Had a great time at Yume! This place is simple but have some character to it. Loved it. Our…read moreattendant was very nice, service was prompt! Japanse cuisine have taken cooking of chicken and meat next level. It's so so perfectly done that it melts in your mouth. I had chicken salad , chicken was perfectly done , had enough dressing. The salad dish is very wholesome. Rice burger is nothing but grilled meat inside white rice shaped like patty. It can be a good way to avoid gluten. Takoyaki are small hot and crispy savory balls, happened to be my favorite dish ! Very nice place to have casual lunch or dinner !

While walking along the shops at the Arcade Plaza in Ojai, I was parched and wanted a cold drink on…read morethis hot day. As we walked by this burger place, I noticed they also sold desserts and drinks, and I decided to give it a try. I ordered one of the blended ice drinks - the Strawberry Moment. The kind fellow at the register asked if I'd like to add boba. The thought of boba in a blended ice drink seemed odd but for some reason I said yes. There were only 2 tables inside this small place (I later found they have a patio out back). Most people were just coming in and getting orders to-go. The burgers looked amazing, but I'd just had lunch elsewhere, so I sat down and awaited my drink. It was refreshing and delicious, a vibrant strawberry flavor. The boba was fresh and was surprisingly a great addition to the drink. I was very glad to have stumbled upon this place!

By far the best sushi in Ojai! Service is awesome and they never fail to make you feel apart of the…read morefamily. Dining in is great with lots of different options and a diverse menu.

Despite the picture on the menu, the Bulgogi dinner had little meat for the price. It was mostly…read morecarrots and onions. My wife and I ordered at the same time. My meal came in reasonable time. My wife's sashimi salad never came out. After some 40 minutes, the waitress came to our table asking if there would be anything else. We had to explain to her that my wife never got her meal. She then brought a salad that must have been sitting out all that time. My wife was beside herself as raw fish can easily go bad in this time. They eventually brought a new salad, so we ended up eating 50 minutes apart. They offered us free dessert; however, this was like adding insult to injury. They should not have charged for the meal. This was an unacceptable experience. We will never return. There is a new Japanese restaurant called Izakaya Full Moon that we will visit instead.

so delicious. I had to go back. first time for lunch I order salmon lunch. this time teriyaki…read morechicken. so much food I could not eat it all. delicious. hot. served by the owner. well worth stopping in to take a break. atmosphere is relaxing.

Had a great time at the new happy hour and great service from the staff and Richard! Come check out…read morethe great prices and fun happy hour bites.

Little Sama Ojai!…read more Took the wife here thinking to share a dish and order small things before the drive back to the OC. Oh we left filled! Located inside the Topa Topa Brewing Company, as soon as you walk in you will see the tap bar, to the left you'll see where you place your order for Little Sama, even more to the left is the food menu. It was very tempting to try a beer from Topa Topa since it was our first time at both these locations, but also our first time in Ojai, but man the heat destroyed me (when does it not) and I knew the beer would just make me even more hot and bloated too. We were at the location on a Thursday late afternoon, not too many people, few people coming in and getting either their after work brew or shoot maybe one before their shift starts. It was happy hour for Little Sama which we took advantage with one of the dishes which I will discuss in a bit. Plenty of seating inside and outside, as well as two unisex bathrooms, to the right side of the bar. The girl working was very helpful on giving us good recommendations which we went with: Okonomiyaki Tots (Happy Hour Item) - Now most places when they have happy hour and these items are on there, its usually like half the portion or something, they gave us a lot, so I am curious what does the non-happy hour order look like. One thing for sure is I am super glad they gave us this much because these were bomb and dangerous. The tater tots were fried perfectly that it held its crunch even with the Okonomi Sauce and kewpie mayo. I usually don't care for pickled cabbage but that perfectly balanced the whole dish that I found myself poking the cabbage and spinning it like spaghetti, then making sure it stays in place by capping it with two tots. Damn delish! Korean Fried Cauliflower - This is to this date, the best fried cauliflower dish I have had, actually lets expand that to the best cauliflower dish I have had. Again perfectly fried where you had a little bit of a crunch but still had the nice pillow-whe feel of the cauliflower. That sauce though! It was so damn good I obviously finished the dish, but at the end my fat boy habits came out and I scraped the whole plate so all the sauce would combine again so I could use the last of the two cauliflower and drench em down! Can I get this some how over here to the OC PLEASE! Top Sirloin Katsu Sando - I don't know how they did this not only were they keeping the crisp of the sandwich along with the katsu, they didn't clash to where it was just to crunchy, they blended so well together. That miso garlic cabbage slaw just really put everything together into just a umami explosion in the mouth. The Krupuk chips were delicious, I was going to knock a star off my review because either they weren't fried all the way or maybe that could just be the chip themselves, but do check your chips, sometimes in the center is a very hard part while surrounding it is the regular chip like texture. The wife bit into it and the shock of not expecting that hard texture, irritated that side of the jaw for a bit. In conclusion as mentioned above I started off with a 4 star review because of the chip, but that was the only thing. I just think putting out that delicious food, having one of those dishes being the best I have had, it deserved a 5 star from me. Imagine enjoying the beer which without a doubt would have some that pair nicely with each dish! This restaurant will be one of those ones that will make it hard to try anything else in Ojai. Why? Being our first time in Ojai, it is hard to say when is the next time we will return, but when we do, why would I try any other place out when I can finally try this place again! Feast Well Fellow Yelpers! Kaizokuō Ni Ore Wa Naru! - Taicho

Food looks better then it tastes. Located inside the…read morebrewery. Ordered the lemongrass beef noodle bowl. The beef was actually the best part of the bowl. The dressing/sauce that goes on it was tangy but bland. The noodles were cooked ok. I was expecting a flavor similar to a Vietnamese Noodle bowl and it was not. The chicken Karage.... Was dry and some pieces were just batter no chicken , very hard. Not the usual crispy outside and moist and tender inside. Felt like these were fried too long or refried various times. Small portions. The pickles were okay again no flavor other then sour/tangy. The cucumber pickled in the set tasted spoiled. Didn't eat those. Overall left disappointed.

Absolute gem in Ventura! Food was absolutely the best I've had ever had!…read more Bring everyone you know!

Very disappointing experience…read more We placed our order and paid through the restaurant's QR code ordering system. After some time, the owner came to our table and told us that another customer's order had somehow been charged to my credit card. She said she would cancel the transaction and asked us to place the order again. Naturally, I was concerned and asked for an explanation of how another customer's order could be charged to my card. Unfortunately, she repeatedly said she didn't know and offered no explanation or reassurance. Her attitude was dismissive and surprisingly unconcerned about what could have been a serious payment system issue. Because I was uncomfortable with the situation and the lack of transparency, I decided to cancel my order and leave. She simply said "OK" and showed little interest in addressing my concerns. Whether this was a system error or not, customers deserve a clear explanation when their credit card is involved in an unexpected transaction. The poor customer service and lack of concern left a very negative impression. I would be extremely cautious about using a credit card here in the future.

This IS the must go to place in the whole town! Authentic Japanese cuisine, smooth and mellow…read moreatmosphere, exceptional staff and service! It is out familys favorite for sure and I have 2 young daughters, one with special needs, and can be quite the picky eaters! The Supreme Tonkotsu Ramen is one of my house faves along with the seasonal fish flown in directly feom Japan! They even have Firefly squid from Japan when the short season is open. I would give them a million stars if that was an option!

We just came back from Japan and needed more ! Friends told…read moreus how great the uni was here because the owners during it in fresh from their other business . It was so fresh . Lovely variety here can't wait to come back for dinner . This place is clean and has many choices for all . The young woman who helped us was very sweet and answered our questions we had many .

Food was excellent and our server was just lovely. There was a small hiccup in our experience that…read moreshe handled as best she could within her level of experience (saying this in a positive way), and then the manager came in and was insanely gracious in all respects. Most impressive to me was that as much as she wanted to take care of us as her customers, the manager seemed equally dedicated to taking care of her server and staff. Huge respect and appreciation to both our sweet server and the woman leading such a strong team this evening

We went to Oku around 6pm and it was BUSY, but somehow we lucked out and were seated right away! We…read moresat outside with an amazing view of the water. The vibe was classy and trendy but still lively. Such a pretty spot! The four of us shared a bunch of things. The Everybody Loves Raymond was my favorite roll. It had these little cubes of tuna on top that were almost like a mini poke bowl. SO good! The Crouching Tiger was another favorite. The rainbow and spicy tuna rolls were good too, just more classic. The crispy tuna nigiri was my favorite appetizer. Super fresh with perfectly crispy rice. We also loved the firecracker rock shrimp, which was light and crispy without being oily. We got the sauce on the side so the spice was totally manageable. But the GARLIC NOODLES!! Easily some of the best I've ever had. Buttery, garlicky, creamy and everyone at the table agreed they were amazing. The shrimp fried rice was great too, and they were able to make it non-spicy for us. We obviously did not have room for dessert, so we ordered it anyway The French vanilla crème brûlée was delicious, the green tea mochi was good once I got past the texture since it was my first mochi experience lol, and my sister said the tiramisu was the best she's ever had! Service slowed down a little after our entrées came out, but they were also extremely busy. Great food, gorgeous water views and such a fun dinner. I would absolutely come back. And I'm not sharing the garlic noodles next time.

Wow! Yesterday was the first time my boyfriend and I dined in at Kuu Sushi. Previously, I had…read moreordered takeout / doordash 2x. Each time, the takeout was great. Fish was fresh and everything was packaged neatly. I didn't think it could get much better than that but was I wrong! We dined in yesterday to watch the game, sat at the sushi bar. We were seated promptly. All staff was kind and attentive. We ordered 4 rolls and spicy edamame. Each roll was delicious and what a difference it made it have the sauces added by the sushi chefs. We loved the spicy rolls. They even have kraft beer from Japan outside of Asahi and Sapporo. We had a great experience at Kuu and can't wait to return.

I decided to come here with family after many people recommending this place. I'm not sure why. Not…read moreimpressed and I don't know what's the hype about this place. We went on a Saturday around 8 pm and it happened that they have happy hour. Not impressive either. It was 4 adults, 1 child and 1 baby in stroller . ONLY 4 adults ate. But somehow they charged 20% gratuity! What? Why? Because you're taking seats. Never heard of such a thing. Anyways this won't happen again as we won't be returning here Let's start since we got there. Saturday night at 8 pm. 2 of us for raw sushi and the other two don't like raw so they had Yakisoba and chicken teriyaki. So the sushi came first and we finished our food and the Yakisoba and chicken teriyaki is still not here. We had 4 different servers come asking for things and orders and one of them asked if we got the bill when we hadn't even gotten our food. Not to mention when we asked for straws. It was thrown on the table which is also unacceptable. Finally the hot food came and we decided we wanted more raw sushi and here comes another 25 minutes and still nothing. When the bill came and I saw we were charged for gratuity, I didn't like that because first of all, service was horrible, we didn't get to enjoy the meal together we kept looking to see if our food is coming. Then cherry on top, you would think the owner would try to make it better. No, it was even worse. Yea because you were taking seats. I said there is a kid in stroller and another kid who can't eat sushi. If you have kids, don't bring them because they'll charge you for the seat! The 2 stars is for the chaos roll and salmon sashimi. Everything else was NOT worth it Ridiculous and won't be returning

Great food, fun staff!! Always come here, they offer speedy service and awesome food!!read more

I'm 100% Japanese, so I love sushi. My friend and I wanted to eat sushi, and I'd never tried Kibo…read moresushi, so we decided to give it a try. It was Happy Hour, so we ordered a few things from the Happy Hour menu. I ordered the salmon-baked roll and the Vegetable tempura roll. I love the taste of salmon, so I always order salmon rolls wherever I go. Sorry, but honestly, I didn't like the baked salmon roll here; there was too much sauce, and I couldn't really taste the salmon. Americans might like the taste. The vegetable tempura roll was ok. I think the rice was not tasty in either roll. The jasmine tea was my favorite type with blooming jasmine flowers. The service was excellent. There are also large tables, so it's good for families and groups. The parking lot is in front of the restaurant.